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TUV 21

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,942 mi
Last recorded54,942 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUV 21
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2025 54,942 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 54,855 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 54,740 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 54,494 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 54,279 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 53,262 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 52,223 miles

Nearside Steering component deformed but serviceable slight play in steering idler (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

slight oil loss from steering damper

Pass 23 Feb 2018 51,943 miles

Oil leak ()

front tyres worn to limit.

Pass 14 Feb 2017 51,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 50,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 49,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 47,097 miles

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 7 Dec 2012 44,744 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 43,920 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 42,393 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 40,907 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 40,155 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 39,386 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 36,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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TUV 21 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 82,468 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TUV 21, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TUV 21 registered?

TUV 21 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 August 1996.

Is TUV 21 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TUV 21 shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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